Property and Construction Law Services

At Skylar Legal, we provide comprehensive legal support across all aspects of property transactions and construction projects — from residential conveyancing to large-scale commercial developments.

We act for buyers, sellers, developers, landlords, builders, and investors, ensuring every stage of your property matter is managed with precision and care.

Property Transactions & Conveyancing

We assist with every stage of property acquisition and sale, including:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Contracts for Sale of Land

  • Residential, commercial, and off-the-plan property transactions

  • Due diligence, title searches, and disclosure statements

  • PEXA settlements, adjustments, and trust account management

  • Foreign investment and land tax compliance

  • Caveats, easements, and dealing with unregistered interests

Development & Subdivision

We advise property developers, investors, and construction companies on:

  • Site acquisition and feasibility

  • Development agreements and joint ventures

  • Subdivision, strata, and community title documentation

  • Planning certificates (s10.7), easements, and infrastructure contributions

  • Compliance with local council, zoning, and environmental regulations

Construction & Building

Our firm provides legal guidance on construction and building law, including:

  • Drafting and reviewing building and subcontract agreements

  • Home Building Act compliance and contractor licensing

  • Payment claims, variations, and progress disputes

  • Defect liability and rectification agreements

  • Security of Payment and adjudication proceedings

Leasing & Commercial Property

We act for both landlords and tenants in:

  • Retail and commercial leases, including renewals and assignments

  • Negotiation of lease terms, rent reviews, and make-good obligations

  • Disputes over lease termination, default, or recovery of possession

  • Compliance with Retail Leases Act and related regulations

Disputes & Resolution

We assist clients in resolving complex property and construction disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, including:

  • Contractual and defect disputes

  • Misrepresentation and breach of warranty claims

  • Disputes with builders, developers, or consultants

  • Boundary, easement, and strata disputes

  • Recovery of deposits, retention, or damages

Whether you are purchasing your first property, managing a multi-unit development, or facing a construction dispute, Skylar Legal delivers clear, strategic, and practical legal advice designed to protect your interests and achieve commercial certainty.